Warehouse Specialist

ARA Career•Madison, AL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Warehouse Specialist. This position is mainly working on-site at our Madison, AL facility but may support at Huntsville, AL site. A Warehouse Specialist, under general supervision, will be able to perform all tasks within warehouse, such as but not limited to receiving, storing, kiting and issuing materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage. Keeps records, examine, verify conformance to specifications and invoices and compiles inventory reports. Stocks and maintains the warehouse inventory. Packages finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling), stages and loads finished product for shipping. Will operate forklifts and may perform preventative maintenance on the equipment. Effectively communicate and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. This position will require passing a national background check. Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or G.E.D., plus advanced training and 2-3 years’ working knowledge of warehouse, logistics or inventory management
Ability to perform all duties related to warehouse, inventory and logistics
Basic understanding of maintain inventories
Operate forklift, pallet jack and basic hand tools
Effectively communicate verbal and written
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Work and collaborate in a team setting
Examines stock to verify conformance to specifications and invoices; stores articles according to identifying factors; fills orders or issues supplies from inventory; requisitions inventory to fill incoming orders; and prepares inventory use reports
Must wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Nice To Haves

Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War

Responsibilities

Receiving, storing, kiting and issuing materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage.
Keeping records, examining, verifying conformance to specifications and invoices, and compiling inventory reports.
Stocking and maintaining warehouse inventory.
Packaging finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling), staging and loading finished product for shipping.
Operating forklifts and performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
Preparing documentation and asset management tags for inventory control.
Conducting kitting operations and gathering and delivering material for manufacturing orders.
Tracking various schedule requirements.
Maintaining inventories.
Structuring organization information and resources efficiently.
Filing documents electronically and hard copies.
Adhering to and practicing safety procedures.
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.